Saturday, 19 May 2012

London based fashion designer Corrie Nielsen was chosen by
Fashion for the Brave patron Hilary Alexander to create a bespoke showpiece for
their 2012 campaign.

British model Jade Parfitt wears the bespoke Union Jack
skirt with built in panniers and crinoline, topped with a boned corset and
embellished with antique gold buttons.

And were to buy? You’ll need to attend Fashion for the
Brave’s annual charity event on 20 Sep at the Dorchester where it will be
auctioned after the catwalk show.

The high-profile annual charity event aims to provide financial support to injured soldiers and their
families, including those who have lost their lives on active service. Corrie
Nielsenhas donated the ‘Union Jack’ dress that took over 770 hours to make
to the black tie event that will feature a catwalk show featuring the best of
British brands.

For such a regal evening gown, queenly accessories are the
Royal Order of the day.

A few diamonds are essential to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee
don’t you think?In the image Jade is
wearing the Vintage Lace diamond necklace. The scrolling surround detailing is reminiscent
of lace and encases Ashoka cut diamonds. www.boodles.comPrice: approx £1,000,000.

Also shown in the photo is Jasmine Guinness wearing a
lightweight wool Cut-Away jacket and tuxedo trousers with a silk striped high
neck blouse from Nielsen’s SS12 collection and Luza Onysko wearing a navy wool
Effigy dress from the AW11 collection. To purchase, go to www.corrieniesen.co.ukfor contact details or phone 07767696180